Mertenhof Guest Farm

Wupperthal, West Coast - Accommodation

ESTABLISHMENT OVERVIEW:

Discover South Africa offers a great choice of accommodation to suit any traveller and Mertenhof Guesthouse is one of them. This Wuppertal accommodation offers the only 4x4 route in the Biedouw Valley, with exquisite views and breathtaking scenery. There are also trails for motorbikes and mountain biking. The route is beautiful all year round with flower season from August to October. The route is 30 km long and will take you 3-5 hours to complete. The terrain is rocky with some sand patches. The route has a rating of 3, is well marked and there are escape routes.

They have two self-catering guest houses that can accommodate up to fifteen people. Bedding and towels are included and breakfast and dinner is available on request. The farm is situated in the bottom of the Biedouw Valley; some of the activities that you can enjoy are mountain biking, hiking, viewing rock art and swimming in rock pools.

This accommodation in Wuppertal also has a lovely grass campsite available with trees that provide shade for those hot afternoons. The campsite has hot water and flush toilets and a few sites have electricity.

They happily accommodate 4x4 and motorcycle groups.

The accommodation Wuppertal offers, is a great option for those seeking to relax and escape the feverish hustle and bustle of city life. If you want to venture towards the town of Wuppertal, apart from the scenic surroundings and the relaxed vibe, it is the friendly community that grabs your attention in this town. Exploring the town will give you an opportunity to view some of the arts and crafts on offer. There are guided tours as well so that you can see all that Wuppertal has on offer.

Stay in the lovely Mertenhof Guesthouse and have access to adventure in the Biedouw valley and even Clanwilliam.

Facilities & Amenities includes:

Facilities available at Mertenhof Guest Farm , Wupperthal, West Coast

Establishment Facilities

BBQ

Children Welcome

Disabled Friendly

Gay Friendly

Internet

Laundry

Secure Parking

Room Amenities

Non Smoking

Phone

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Nearest Airport

Cape Town International Airport - Cape Town

Cape Town International airport used to be called D.F. Malan Airport and was opened in 1954 replacing the old Wingfield Aerodrome Airport.

This airport is the second busiest and second largest airport in South Africa and third busiest in Africa, by 2015 it is expected to have 14 million passengers pass through the airport. It is within easy driving distance (20 km) from the centre of Cape Town.

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